Head to head
Mecalac 9MDX vs Yanmar ViO80-1
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 2,750kg. The Mecalac 9MDX has 161kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 2,750kg.
- Engine power: the Mecalac 9MDX has 161kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac 9MDX | Yanmar ViO80-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5315 kg (11718 lb) to 5715 kg (12600 lb) | 8065 kg |
| Engine power | 55,4 kW (74 hp) | 39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm |
| Payload | 9000 kg | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Breakout force | - | 63,5 kN |
| Fuel tank | - | 115 l |
Sources: Mecalac 9MDX, Yanmar ViO80-1. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 9MDX if...
- you want one that has 161kW more power
A 9 tonne dumper with a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab for bulk earthmoving, civils and road works on UK sites. Available with front tip or swivel skip.
Full 9MDX specifications →Buy or hire the ViO80-1 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,750kg
An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.
Full ViO80-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Mecalac 9MDX and the Yanmar ViO80-1?
The Yanmar ViO80-1 is the bigger machine by 2,750kg. The Mecalac 9MDX has 161kW more power. The Mecalac 9MDX is a 9 tonne cabbed site dumper; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.
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